$300 million to continue the Legislature’s commitment to improve state hospital facilities;

$542 million to address pension liabilities for the Teacher Retirement System and provide retired teacher’s a 13th check up to $500;

$211 million to pay obligations of the Texas Tomorrow Fund;

$160 million to address the Correctional Managed Health Care shortfall; and

$100 million to refill the Governor’s Disaster Fund to help rebuild from natural disasters.

Out of the $6 billion, $4.3 billion comes out of the Economic Stabilization Fund. Adding in SB 500, the current FY 18-19 budget remains under the spending limit. The bill now goes to the full Senate for consideration.

Nelson represents District 12, including portions of Tarrant and Denton counties. She is Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and the highest-ranking Republican in the Texas Senate.